News
From time to time we'll be posting news and information about the chorus here in our news section. We hope you enjoy our selections!
We’ve switched to ExpressionEngine!
Posted 04/07/2007 | By Alex Rubin
As of April 2007, BarbershopChorus.com has switched to using Expression Engine for the backend management of the site. We’re extremely pleased with the ability to customize every feature of the site to our needs. If you’re in need of an awesome CMS check it out! http://www.expressionengine.com/
Guest Night
Posted 10/09/2006 | By Alex Rubin
We Need You! We’re having a guest night and everyone is invited. Come on down and experience the joy of singing a cappella music and harmonizing with nothing else then three others.
HotShots wins State Championship
Posted 10/08/2006 | By Alex Rubin
The weekend our very own HotShots went to Jacksonville and brought back the Florida State Championship. The lead the competition the whole way showing off their ability to sing a straight barbershop contest set on Friday night and then came right back with their “money set” the Geritones puppets! These guys have worked very hard to get to this point and a much deserve championship was won! Congrats guys.
Dick Carsello joins the chapter eternal
Posted 09/14/2006 | By Alex Rubin
With very heavy hearts we are sorry to say we’ve lost a chorus member. On Thursday, September 7th, during his normal morning workout Dick Carsello passed away from a massive heart attack. Dick just recently had is 76th birthday at the beginning of August and only a few weeks ago celebrated his 52nd wedding anniversary. This is a huge loss for the chorus and chapter, Dick had been a member for over 17 years attending almost every rehearsal and performance during his membership. We’ll miss you always brother. For more information, read Dick’s obituary in the Sun-Sentinel (Click here)
Preparing for Singing Valentines!
Posted 01/18/2006 | By Alex Rubin
The Chordsmen are in their annual Valentines quartet singing mode ready to deliver one of the best gifts possible, the gift of music! The chorus plans to have 4 quartets roaming the Broward county area with the hopes of completing over 100 performances in a 5 day span. If you want additional information check out the Valentines information page (Click Here). Happy Valentines Day!
Pancake breakfast a tasty treat!
Posted 11/25/2005 | By Alex Rubin
The Chordsmen had the privilege of hosting one of our sponsors (St. Benedict’s) monthly breakfasts on November 20th. The breakfast had been rescheduled a few times due to Hurricane Wilma and power restoration but this time it went off with a bang! Under the leadership of Steve Moody (Bass) the chordsmen served a whopping 5 different flavors consisting of the very popular walnut, apple cinnamon, the kid favorite chocolate chip, banana and of course plain. The was a quartet advertising the breakfast at both morning church services as well singing during breakfast. All the proceeds went to the St. Benedict’s building fund as a way of showing our appreciation for letting us use their parish hall for weekly rehearsals. Thanks to all who came and enjoyed a wonderful Sunday morning breakfast with the Chordsmen.
Hotshots and Fortissimo take top honors in state championships
Posted 10/13/2005 | By Alex Rubin
Hotshots and Fortissimo competed against the State’s top quartets in our version of the “Fall Classic” held in Daytona Beach. Hotshots finished in 2nd place with Fortissimo right behind in 3rd place.
Fortissimo hangs it up
Posted 10/13/2005 | By Alex Rubin
This past weekends State Championships marked the end of one of our favorite quartets. A planned breakup for the quartet after a very successful run over the last 4 years. The group decided to explore new things in life and continue their educations. We are also sad to announce that Dan Cochran will be leaving the South Florida area and the Chordsmen as he will be attending Jacksonville Community College starting this coming winter (January 2006). We wish him as well as the other members the best success with any and all future endeavors.
Library Concert raises money for Hurricane Katrina victims
Posted 09/13/2005 | By Alex Rubin
The Chordsmen produced a free (donation only) show at Broward County’s main library in downtown Fort Lauderdale on Sunday. The show also helped raise funds for Hurricane Katrina store victims, in all the event raised over $200 dollars. In addition, we were please to find out that a family in the chorus can donate the moneys through American Express Corporation and double the contribution. Thank you to all who came to the show and donated funds!
Our First Recording is Underway!
Posted 08/10/2005 | By Alex Rubin
We are so pleased to announce that our first recording is underway. The chorus had its first recording session on August 8th on plan on having the CD completed before the end of August for release in late September. The CD will feature some of the chorus’ extensive repertoire and might even include a few seasonal favorites! More Soon…
International Contest Results
Posted 07/10/2005 | By Alex Rubin
The results are in! Rounders finished 14th overall, HotShots in there first competition finish 39th missing out on beating barbershop legend Joe Connelly by 1 point! We to go guys! Fortissimo finished 5th in one of the toughest collegiate competitions in recent memory. For more information or to see the score sheets check out the Salt Lake City Convention Website
Chordsmen Qualify 3 quartets for Salt Lake City
Posted 05/20/2005 | By Alex Rubin
We are so pleased to be sending 3 quartets to Salt Lake City, Utah for the Barbershop Harmony Society’s International contest Salt Lake City Convention Site. Rounders qualified as the top representative from the Sunshine District (State of Florida) and HotShots was fortunate to qualify as a wild-card competitor for the competition. It will be HotShots’ first appearance at International competition. Fortissimo qualified as one of the highest ranked competitors for the International collegiate competition featuring over 20 international competitors.